One of the oldest community colleges in California, MJC has two main campuses in the city of Modesto and serves more than 18,000 day and evening students each semester.
Located near the city of Sonora in the wooded Sierra Nevada foothills, Columbia College is a primary resource of adult learning for residents throughout the Mother Lode region.
The YCCD Research and Planning Office is dedicated to providing the data, analysis, and insights needed to support strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement across Columbia College, Modesto Junior College, and the District. The office’s work includes data reporting, qualitative and quantitative research, outcome assessment, and collaboration with campus partners to inform decision making and fulfill reporting needs. The office also helps advance data infrastructure and governance efforts that strengthen data quality, access, and consistency across the District.
Lucus Bogle, Vice Chancellor of Information Technology & Institutional Research
(209) 575-6507 ~ BogleL@yosemite.edu
Lucus serves as the Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Institutional Research at the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD), providing strategic leadership and oversight for the institution's information technology infrastructure, services, operations, and research. With over 18 years of experience in higher education and K12 leadership, he brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the academic environment.
Samantha Smith, Senior Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Accreditation
(209) 575-6917 ~ smithsam@yosemite.edu
Samantha Smith is the Senior Director of Institutional Research, Planning, and Accreditation, where she leads work in research, data analysis, planning, and policy support. She partners with college and district leaders to provide clear, accurate, and actionable information that supports student success, strategic decision-making, and continuous improvement. Samantha is also pursuing a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership through the UC Davis CANDEL program. She holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Davis, and an associate degree from Butte College.
Matthew Connot, College Research Analyst
(209) 588-5383 ~ connotm@yosemite.edu
Michelle Sandhoff, College Research Analyst
(209) 588-5376 ~ sandhoffm@yosemite.edu
Caterina Grossi, Director of College Research and Planning
(209) 575-6029 ~ grossic@yosemite.edu
Amanda Cannon, Senior Research Analyst
(209) 575-6220 ~ cannona@yosemite.edu
Danielle Rojas, Research Analyst
(209) 575-6071 ~ rojasd@yosemite.edu
Katie Cochran, Accreditation Assessment Process Specialist
(209) 575-6076 ~ cochrank@yosemite.edu
